Applicant is required to pick up their Permit to Purchase in person and provide either a valid Minnesota Driver’s license or Minnesota Identification Card with their current address. Permits are not mailed.

How to ApplyFill out the gun permit application (PDF) and bring it to the Police Department, Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We will need to take a copy of your driver's license (everyone) and a copy of your legal resident card (only if you are not a U.S. citizen) at the time of your request.

Permits are ready after 7 business days. You can call ahead to make sure it is ready or stop in to pick it up. You must come to the Police Department, in person, with a valid photo I.D. to retrieve your permit.

Permit to Carry Handguns
Applicants for a "Permit to Carry" must apply to the county sheriff of the county in which they reside. Coon Rapids residents should send applications to: